SCUA Student Assistant

The Student Assistant will work in a team environment with Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). They will be given the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of current technology and best practices as related to the archives field. This student should be interested in handling unique historical documents and/or working with imaging software and technology.

As a project assistant, this individual will be given the opportunity to work with unique historical collections in one or more of the following ways:

* Scan documents, photographs, negatives

* Transcribe and edit oral histories

* Transcribe handwritten documents

* Update documents and databases

* Create descriptive data (metadata) for archival materials

* Organize and describe archival materials

* Digitize audio/visual formats

* Help organize storage spaces

* Provide reference and research assistance to patrons

* Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and willing to assist with other programs and activities taking place in the department. This is a 50/50 eligible position that requires applicants to be current, full time, Weber State University students with at least a 2.0 GPA.

Work Schedule:

Part-time, Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm flexible around class schedule.

Required Qualifications

* This position is 50/50 eligible.

* Proficient in the use of office productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

* Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Background Check? No

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 12/15/2025 Review Date 12/17/2025 Job Close Date 02/15/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Notes to Applicant

To apply , complete the online application and attach a cover letter. You may also attach an optional resume and list of references.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

, Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

, Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position.

, Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.,

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).